Stopover in Rome
Had wonderful room with loads of space for 4 guests kids were accommodated on pullout couch with 2 indivdual beds - no fights!!
good walking distance from the termini with some good little restaurants nearby
breakfast in morning was good cereal and dry toast and croissants and jam.

We'd stayed in a couple of nearby hotels on previous trips to Rome and had seen a good review in a guide, so thought we'd give it a go this time.

The location is good, just 5 minutes walk from Termini train station. There's a supermarket just down the road if you're wanting to get supplies for picnics or whatever.

The check-in was the slowest I've ever seen. The woman on reception was so thorough with our passports that I could have sworn she was a customs official. Honestly, check-in took a lonnnnggg time.

The room was pleasant enough, smallish, but hot in July. I think you had to pay extra for airconditioning. But hey, it was 80 euros and Rome is not a cheap place to stay.

The breakfast was lousy. I've wiped in from my memory already.

Okay, but would I go there again? Hmm, not sure.

We stayed here our last night of our honeymoon in room, becasue it was a short walk from the train station. It was small, clean, and satisfactory. Recpetion staff was okay, a little cold. Were pretty sure she hates her job. There is a small lift to take you up stairs. Breakfast was ok, the usual cold continiental. This hotel is located overtop of a bar, and it depends where you are in the hotel, that affects your sleep. We didnt make out too bad, but we could hear the remnants of 100 italians singing YMCA until 2 am in the morning. So if you have small children, or are old, and need some heavy duty beauty sleep, save your coin. The only other issue i had was thier towels. Picture a regular tea towel that would use for your dishes, but make it the same size as a bath towel, and thats it. It leaves alot to be desired......

just got back from a five day break in rome, Ann and i stayed at the Stella Hotel in 51 Castel fidardo which is to the north of Termini station. ( 5 min walk) the hotel was basic b&b but very clean, our room was at the rear of the hotel so we did not hear the bar which is next to the hotel and is open till 2am. the Termini station is very much a culture shock with numerous homeless sleeping rough in phone booths e.t.c. but it is the best place to get bus tours. one such tour is the hop on hop off. this costs 19 euros but is well worth it covering every major attraction in the heart of Rome, costs in cafes & restaurants can come as a bit of a shock so have plenty money with you. Rome is an awe inspiring city but keep your guard up at all times. on the 175 bus coming back from the Pantheon i began to feel uneasy about the close proximity of a man in his mid 30s who had jumped off the bus but boarded again at the rear door. on looking down i saw his hand trying to relieve me of my wallet from my front pocket, i think he was somewhat taken aback when i grabbed him by the throat and started shouting thief. he very quickly got off the bus. all in all a good experience and something to remember, i have never taken so many pics whlie on holiday. please enjoy this beautiful city but be cautious. steve & ann